| WHAT ARE THE
CABINS AND SURROUNDINGS LIKE? The cabins are nestled in the west central mountains of the state of WV in a rural area. Each is for a single person occupancy. They are simple but well insulated and equipped with electric, plumbing and kitchen facilities where you can prepare and eat your meals.
The Surroundings: There is a small a small country farm house that contains laundry facilities and a phone for necessary calls. Books and tapes are located here for retreatants use.
A spacious but elegantly simple chapel in the woods which contains the Blessed Sacrament. It is a straw bale structure,that is warm in winter and cool in summer. For those who desire it there is a daily meditation hour, followed by evening prayer and Eucharist.
There are no structured programs. The gift of this place is the space for just "being." Country roads and hills line the scenery as well as deer, squirrels, wild turkeys, geese, rabbits, groundhogs and all manner of winged species. On walking excursions you can also see goats, horses, cows and donkeys.
WHAT DO I BRING AND WHAT IS THE SUGGESTED
DONATION?
It is requested that you bring your own food as everyone has different preferences. Large food stores are three miles away as well as pharmacies, etc. There are some backup foodstuffs if you should forget something.Towels, bedding, dishes, cooking utensils and small coffee makers are provided. It is necessary to bring a flashlight, sweater, or jacket, warm clothes in the colder mos. Rain gear in Spring and good comfortable walking shoes. You may want to bring your own CD player etc.
Spiritual companioning is available for those who wish it and free will offerings are accepted.
The suggested donation is $20/day or $450/mo. Occasionally some hours of manual labor are accpeted as reimbursement.
DIRECTIONS: We are located off two main
interstates: I 77 and I 79. Come into
Spencer, WV and take Rt 14 N. Go 2 miles
and turn L onto Colt Ridge Rd. Go 1 mile
and turn R @ the “Franciscan” sign and
go down the one lane paved road ½
mile to the hermitage.
RESERVATIONS: (Please copy and send to
us through one of the listed contact methods
below)
NB: Hermitages are closed during the winter except for those wanting 3 mos.sabbaticals.
Name:_________________________Dates desired____________________________________
Address______________________________________________________Phone:___________
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